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        Tolkien Can Draw? Who Knew! 7 Beautiful Hobbit Illustrations (PHOTOS)

        The King Returns

        Friday is the 75th anniversary of the publication of The Hobbit. Turns out, J.R.R. Tolkien was also an accomplished amateur artist. He made drawings and painted color plates of some scenes from the novel. Here are seven beautiful illustrations he made, collected in The Art of the Hobbit.

        Updated Jul. 14, 2017 12:36AM ET / Published Sep. 20, 2012 4:45AM ET 

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        The Hill: Hobbiton-across-the Water

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        Bilbo Woke Up with the Early Sun in His Eyes

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        Bilbo Comes to the Huts of the Raft-elves

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        Conversation With Smaug

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        Smaug Flies Round the Mountain

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        The Hall at Bag-End, Residence of B. Baggins Esquire

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        Final Dust-Jacket Art

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